40 Stunning Black and White Photos Capture Everyday Life in New York City in the 1950s _ US
Frank Oscar Larson was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in 1896, the son of Swedish immigrants who moved to New York in early 1890s. After serving in World War I as an artillery man and then completing his college education, Frank took…
Two Wheelin’ Fun: Pictures of Summertime Street Cruising in San Francisco in the 1970s _ US
San Francisco in the 1970s was a global hub of culture. It was known worldwide for hippies and radicals. The Daily Mail described flamboyant 1970s San Francisco as being characterized by “hippy street life when buskers, bongo players and impressive bouffants thronged…
Motor Scooter Squabble in California in the 1960s _ US
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Vintage Massachusetts Bathing Girls – Interesting Beauties Playing at Revere Beach in the 1920s and 1930s _ US
Here is an interesting vintage photo collection that shows bathing girls playing at Revere Beach from between 1920s to 1930s. Interesting Beauties Playing at Revere Beach in the 1920s and 1930s Interesting Beauties Playing at Revere Beach in the 1920s and…
Beautiful Florida Beach Fashions in 1950 _ US
A collection of black and white photo shoots of models on Florida beach wearing different designs in May 1950. Four models showing off the latest bathing suit fashions while lying on a sandy Florida beach. Model on beach wearing windbreaker…
Ultimate Beach Party Queen: 15 Beautiful Photos of Annette Funicello in Swimsuit in “Beach Party” Movies During the 1960s _ US
Bikini-clad teens everywhere owe a lot to Annette Funicello. The actress, along with actor Frankie Avalon, starred in a series of Beach Party movies in the 1960s that depicted teens frolicking in the sand and living it up. Up until she starred…
33 Vintage Photos of Women’s Beachwear Styles in the 1930s _ US
While the 1920s started the trend for leisure activities like swimming, it was economic changes in the 1930s that made swimming a pastime for everyone — not just those lucky enough to live near a beach. The New Deal funded…
30 Black and White Photos That Show Beautiful Beach Fashions of the Early 1950s _ US
Known internationally as a photographer of social justice issues, Gordon Parks was also a celebrated fashion photographer for magazine such as LIFE, Vogue and Glamour. In 1940, at the age of 28, Gordon Parks walked into Frank Murphy’s fashion department store in St. Paul,…
Blue Jean Short: Favorite Fashion Trend of American Girls in the 1970s _ US
1970s fashion was a multi-style era, especially for girls. They could finally wear whatever they wanted. And jean shorts was one of their favorite styles during this period. Blue Jean Short Blue Jean Short Blue Jean Short Blue Jean Short…
Fascinating Vintage Photos From Boeing’s Archive Show How Glamorous Flying Was in the 1950s _ US
In our modern world, it’s easy to forget how cool flying actually is. But people didn’t take flying for granted in the 1950s, when air travel was still new and exciting . In that era, flight attendants served in-flight meals…